substance use

The number of criminal charges brought against people for using drugs during their pregnancies is rising in Oklahoma; a trend doctors say is rooted in a misunderstanding of how drug use affects pregnancy.

In Oklahoma, pregnant women with substance use disorders can face a number of criminal charges. One new program aims to address the issue in a better way.

Justin Zagaruyka’s problems with substance abuse began early. He started smoking marijuana when he was 11 or 12. Within a couple years, he was using…